Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 390: A Battle of Words
"The Liu Goldstone Mine originally belongs to our side. Daoist Zhuo, using our property as a wager, what is the reasoning behind that?"
"I cannot see an ounce of sincerity from you, Daoist." Liu Yu shook his head and said.
This Liu Goldstone Mine was indeed their own possession. Using it as a wager meant the other party would never lose, so of course, he could not agree to such a thing.
"What does Daoist think then?"
Seeing the proposal rejected, Zhuo Mengzhen's smile slowly faded, and she coldly said.
"A duel of magic is acceptable, but Daoist Zhuo needs to provide another wager."
"The Liu Goldstone Mine is not your wager; it's our wager."
"If you want to duel magic, you must come up with another wager; otherwise, I absolutely cannot agree."
Liu Yu stared into Zhuo Mengzhen's eyes, speaking bluntly.
Even though the other party had a slightly higher cultivation level and was a core disciple of the Heavenly Harmony Sect, he showed no signs of backing down.
With Affordable Master speaking on their behalf in the sect, and as the leader of the Qingfeng Team, he could not afford to bow down to the Heavenly Harmony Sect.
His powerful voice echoed across the area, resounding through the open yellow earth.
All disciples of the Yuan Yang Sect felt a surge of admiration.
Their honor was intertwined with his!
Faced with the leader of the Heavenly Harmony Sect who was at a slightly higher cultivation level, Shishu Qingyang remained unyielding, defending the sect's interests.
Many qi refining disciples were inspired by this spirit, standing straighter, their gazes toward Liu Yu filled with respect.
Although they each had their own selfish motives, they were surprisingly united in their stance against the Heavenly Harmony Sect, especially considering the long-standing grievances between the two sects.
Many among them had friends and family who had perished in disputes with the Heavenly Harmony Sect.
Moreover, as disciples of the sect, only by strengthening their own sect could they gain greater benefits.
Thus, without risking their lives, they were more than willing to see their sect's reputation soar.
Even the newly allied local forces from Yan State, seeing Liu Yu's strong stance, felt their originally anxious hearts settle down significantly.
In Jiang Qiushui's eyes, there was even more brilliance.
Liu Yu's spiritual consciousness captured everything happening in the arena, which was certainly intentional, as a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Since conflict was now unavoidable, why not take this opportunity to enhance his reputation?
On the other side, Zhuo Mengzhen's expression changed unpredictably.
The unexpected firmness of the other party's stance left her in a dilemma, with no good solutions.
Was she really going to start an all-out war at this moment?
With the four sects of Yan State still unsettled and during a time of cooperation among the five sects, any disturbance to the overall situation was a burden she couldn't bear.
Thinking of this, Zhuo Mengzhen's eyes swept across the area.
Besides, if a war truly broke out, she had little confidence in her victory.
“Daoist Qingyang should not forget that the mine is still in our hands,” Zhuo Mengzhen said coldly, her face like frost.
Even though she had made a decision, she was still reluctant to give in directly, wanting to probe again and see if the other party was just bluffing.
"The Liu Goldstone Mine belongs to us; this is beyond doubt.”
“If you do not agree to provide another wager, then we need not waste more words; let's speak with strength!”
“Whether to fight or make peace, it all depends on Daoist Zhuo's thoughts!”
Seeing the other party still unwilling to relent, Liu Yu's gaze sharpened, and he stepped forward, coldly stating, exuding an aggressive demeanor.
Through just a few exchanges, he keenly sensed the other party's attitude and had determined they likely did not wish to engage in a full-scale war, leading him to adopt a stronger stance.